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The Sicilian Defense is a hugely theoretical opening with whole books devoted just to 6th move variations. Even as White it is not so easy to force the game down a specific path. Black can play 2…d6, 2…e6, 2…g6, 2…Nc6 or even 2…a6. Even if you reach a position you’ve seen before can you be sure you understand the main plans better than your opponent?
In an attempt to avoid a theoretical duel, some White players opt for a closed Sicilian with 3.d4, taking the game into a more strategic maneuvering style.
There is, however, an attacking system which can be played against nearly all Black’s responses, one that has a few principles which, when learned, can be applied to most situations that will occur. This is the Grand Prix attack, identified by the moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 d6 3.f4!
The Grand Prix attack got its name in the 1980s when English GMs used it to great effect, winning tons of games in the relatively big money Grand Prix events of the time. White plays 2.Nc3 instead of an immediate f4 to avoid the Tal Gambit (2…d5!) and goes about using his e- and f-pawns in an attack.
GM Roman Dzindzichashvili demonstrates White’s attacking strategy and how to get the ideal position, regardless of what Black plays, in his course “System for White Against the Sicilian Fianchetto and Non -Fianchetto variations”.
In this preview, Roman shows how to get a space advantage, superior pieces and an attack when Black plays a Kingside fianchetto (…g6 and …Bg7). The move orders and counter-chances for Black are explained so you are completely prepared.
Enjoy the preview and check out the full course if you want to play this aggressive line.
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